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Bully Beef and Boiled Sweets

British military grub since 1707

Author: James Mannion  

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A celebration of the skills and achievements of the UK's military chefs from 1707, through Waterloo and the two World Wars to the present day.

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A celebration of the skills and achievements of the UK's military chefs from 1707, through Waterloo and the two World Wars to the present day.

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For over three hundred years, the British Armed Forces has been made up of brave men and women who put themselves in harm's way so the rest of us can sleep soundly in our beds. Marching alongside, no matter where in the world, was the chef, who had to be just as handy with a Browning L9A1 9mm semi-automatic as a whisk and a garlic crusher. Bully Beef and Boiled Sweets is a celebration of the skills and achievements of this country's military chefs. Discover what troops are fed now See what has been served up in the major conflicts, from the Great War to the present day. Learn how to catch, kill and cook your food when stranded in the middle of nowhere Hear what some of our most famous ex-servicemen enjoyed eating whilst they were in the British Forces.So for anyone who ever pretended a tree branch was a machine gun, who admire what our Forces go through every day and who want to improve their kitchen skills, Bully Beef and Boiled Sweets is for you.

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About the Author

James Mannion has been a national magazine and newspaper journalist for thirteen years. He edited at the BBC before going on to work for nearly a decade in the men's market at the consumer titles FHM and The Mail On Sunday's Live Magazine, where he is currently Executive Editor. Like most men of his generation, he is also a passionate home cook who has annexed his kitchen as a place to relax, create and house a gamut of cooking gadgets.

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For over three hundred years, the British Armed Forces has been made up of brave men and women who put themselves in harm's way so the rest of us can sleep soundly in our beds. Marching alongside, no matter where in the world, is the chef, who has to be just as handy with a Browning L9A1 9mm semi-automatic as a whisk and garlic crusher. Bully Beef and Boiled Sweets is a celebration of the skills and achievements of this country's military chefs. . Discover what troops are fed now . See what has been served up in the major conflicts, from the Great War to the present day . Learn how to catch, kill and cook your food when stranded in the middle of nowhere . Hear what some of our most famous ex-servicemen enjoyed eating whilst they were in the British Forces If you've ever wanted to spend a day walking in the boots of the armed forces, to get an idea of what they experience every day and what they sit down to eat very night, Bully Beef and Boiled Sweets is for you. You may even pick up some tips to improve your kitchen skills on the way.

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For over three hundred years, the British Armed Forces has been made up of brave men and women who put themselves in harm's way so the rest of us can sleep soundly in our beds. Marching alongside, no matter where in the world, was the chef, who had to be just as handy with a Browning L9A1 9mm semi-automatic as a whisk and a garlic crusher. Bully Beef and Boiled Sweets is a celebration of the skills and achievements of this country's military chefs. Discover what troops are fed now See what has been served up in the major conflicts, from the Great War to the present day. Learn how to catch, kill and cook your food when stranded in the middle of nowhere Hear what some of our most famous ex-servicemen enjoyed eating whilst they were in the British Forces.So for anyone who ever pretended a tree branch was a machine gun, who admire what our Forces go through every day and who want to improve their kitchen skills, Bully Beef and Boiled Sweets is for you.

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Product Details

Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group | Constable
Published
2nd October 2013
Pages
192
ISBN
9781780336060

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